Brisbane Discussion

[strikes91]

Leppitsch expecting Aish to play threw the midfield and forward line. Looks like he could get a few games in his first year.

[strikes91]

Strong team as expected against GC, Leppa looking at the forwards still with Close, Lisle and Freeman named. Robertson, Aish, Crisp, Cuttler all still in there as well.

[Ringo]

Yes Strikes suspect a couple may not make final cut.  Bourke although rookie listed is an interseting inclusion as well given we have no injuries to warrant promotion unless we do still have a vacancy on senior which I suspect is still the case.

Cutler looks to have the inside running for a back spot.  Will be interesting to see how Beams performs on Sunday with all back including Robbo and Aish,

Close, Lisle, Freeman and McGuanne imo will be competing for CHF Position assuming we play both West and Berger.

Staker and Brown to come into team for Round 1  McGrath probably will be there as well as the only changes I see for round 1. (Staker and McGrath carrying minor injuries),

[nrich102]

So after today, McGuane should get named round 1, and Close ahead of Lisle?

[strikes91]

McGuane probably has it indeed. Mayes will be best 22 with Paparone entering the competition for a spot now. Thought Aish did very well but got a little fatigued and sloppy at the end. Zorko, Rocky and Redden were fantastic.

[strikes91]

Sneaky Rumor about a big play for jonathan patton for next season.

[Nige]

I think there'll be a number of teams making a play for Patton next season.

[Ringo]

Think this is possibly starting to look like our first Round Team:

Clarke - Merrett - Patful
Golby - Adcock - Hanley
Rich - Moloney - Rockliff
Staker - Brown - Zorko
Green - McGuane - Lester
Luey - Mayes - Redden

Harwood -West - Robertson

Aish/Beams (Sub)

Have heard the rumour about Patton also but think that if we have a few step up this year would prefer to develop them.  In saying that Leppa has made it known that he wants to be active in this trade period.

[nrich102]

No room for Maguire?

[Ringo]

On form shown in preseason and intra club trial Maguire would be struggling - May replace Clarke but can not see it.  Also found it hard to leave McGrath out who is undoubtedly the most accurate kick at the club,

[elephants]

Damn, based on that Ringo it seems Cutler misses out. He scored well when given the TOG so was hoping for a cheap backline rook :P

[Justin Bieber]

On form shown in preseason and intra club trial Maguire would be struggling - May replace Clarke but can not see it.  Also found it hard to leave McGrath out who is undoubtedly the most accurate kick at the club,

Well he might be the most accurate kick, but if you can't get the ball then it doesn't matter :P

[Ringo]

Damn, based on that Ringo it seems Cutler misses out. He scored well when given the TOG so was hoping for a cheap backline rook :P

Cutler would be vying with Clarke and Maguire for a position in the back line Ele. Clarke imo is in front but do not discard as a possible bench option instead of Harwood.  Would depend on what Structure Leppa wants to use.

[strikes91]

Think this is possibly starting to look like our first Round Team:

Clarke - Merrett - Patful
Golby - Adcock - Hanley
Rich - Moloney - Rockliff
Staker - Brown - Zorko
Green - McGuane - Lester
Luey - Mayes - Redden

Harwood -West - Robertson

Aish/Beams (Sub)

Have heard the rumour about Patton also but think that if we have a few step up this year would prefer to develop them.  In saying that Leppa has made it known that he wants to be active in this trade period.

looks about right ringo. Robertson, Aish, Beams and Paparone going for 2 spots.

[nrich102]

http://www.lions.com.au/news/2014-03-07/my-best-22-forwards

Interesting article. Strange to see he has Paparone ahead of Close.